New School Montessori Lime Street
New School Montessori Lime Street is a certified child care center in Lancaster, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 73 centers in Lancaster and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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It was observed that there were 3 bottles of sanitizing spray (keep out of reach of children) accessible to children, in a low cabinet, in the Toddler classroom (corrected during inspection).
It was observed that the refrigerator temperature in the Toddler classroom was 48 degrees F (corrected during inspection).
The time between staff person #2's health assessments exceeded the permitted 24 months' timeframe (most recent health assessment dated 8/29/23)
Staff person #1, in the Infant room, did not wash her own hands after diapering a child. (corrected during inspection)
Staff person #3's file did not contain proof of child care experience and was acting as an Assistant Group Supervisor without this required proof of experience on file.
It was observed that the capacity of the back room (measured space) within the large room exceeded the capacity for snack time without this being designated on the schedule of daily activities (corrected during inspection).
It was observed that there was a bottle of RoundUp (toxin) accessible to children on a shelf, in a closet, in the downstairs Staff Room.
The emergency contact information of children #1, #2, and #3 did not include the enrolling parent's work address. The emergency contact information of children #1, #2, and #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone numbers. (all corrected during inspection).
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the release person's address.
The records of child #1 through #5 did not contain signed parental consent for walking excursions, and the facility takes the children on walking excursions.
Staff person #2's record did not include verification of child care experience.
Staff person #5's proof of 12 annual clock hours of child care training was not in the staff file.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $135.20 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $135.20 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $133.40 | $80.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $133.40 | $80.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $116.20 | $69.20 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has New School Montessori Lime Street had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about New School Montessori Lime Street?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at New School Montessori Lime Street since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is New School Montessori Lime Street’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Apr 28, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does New School Montessori Lime Street compare with other daycares in Lancaster?
It is tied for #26 of 73 centers in Lancaster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was New School Montessori Lime Street last inspected?
Sep 4, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does New School Montessori Lime Street cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $135.20 for newborn, $135.20 for infant, $133.40 for young toddler, $133.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs New School Montessori Lime Street?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The New School Of Lancaster.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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